Japan People Partner (HRBP)

Job Brief

We are looking for a qualified People Partner (HRBP) to provide strategic and operational HR partnership to the business and ensure people strategies are aligned with business goals.

Our ideal candidates should have solid experience with HR practices and employee management. The People Partner (HRBP) will communicate with senior managers to express new ideas and suggest solutions, considering budget limitations and our company culture.

Ultimately, the People Partner (HRBP) should be able to act as a consultant on human resources management and organisational changes.

Responsibilities

• Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance

• Understand the business and its requirements in order to provide advice on achieving company goals

• Analyse trends and metrics with the CPO and COEs

• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances in partnership with ER

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

• Provide HR policy guidance

• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning

• Identify training needs for teams and individuals

• Evaluate training programs

• Suggest new People and HR strategies

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a People Partner or equivalent HR role

• Excellent people management skills

• Analytical and goal-oriented

• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics

• Thorough knowledge of labor legislation

• Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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